EVs

CV sales up but EVs making slow progress

Sales of new light commercial vehicles rose by 19.9% in May as the market recorded its 17th consecutive month of growth. More than 25,853 units were sold last month, according […]

Car sales up for 22nd straight month

The UK new car market recorded growth for the 22nd month in a row in June as registrations rose 1.7% to 147,678 units. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers […]

Used EV numbers hit new high

The number of electric vehicles stocked by used car dealerships reached a new record high last month. Analysis from digital marketplace Motors found that alternative fuelled cars made up around […]

Manufacturing dips despite strong EV figures

UK car manufacturing output fell by seven per cent to 61,820 in April, according the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). This was the second successive month of falling […]

Dealership warns of falling ICE supply

A leading UK dealership has warned that there could be a shortage of new petrol and diesel vehicles entering the market as vehicle manufacturers strive to meet the Zero Emission […]

EV variations double in a year

The number of different electric vehicle models on the market has nearly doubled in a year, with about 50 options for sale in the UK. Ian Plummer, commercial director at […]

Manufacturers tipped to miss ZEV Mandate

The UK government has been warned that vehicle manufacturers are not likely to meet the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate, which stipulates that 22% of new cars and 10% of […]

EV scrappage rates lower that ICE models

New research from cap hpi has revealed that petrol and diesel vehicles are being written off and scrapped by insurers at double the rate of electric vehicles (EVs). The data […]

New EV battery manufacturer Volklec launches in UK

A new electric vehicle battery manufacturer has launched in the UK. Working in collaboration with the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC) and backed by UK investment company Frontive Group, Coventry-based […]